About the Journal
Journal of Social Philanthropy and Management (JSPM)
About the Journal
The Journal of Social Philanthropy and Management (JSPM) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that promotes interdisciplinary dialogue on the intersection of sociology, management, and philanthropy.
Published semiannually, JSPM provides an intellectual forum for exploring how organizations, communities, and individuals engage in acts of giving, solidarity, and social transformation across diverse cultural and institutional contexts.
Focus and Scope
JSPM publishes empirical and theoretical research articles, conceptual papers, and case studies addressing, though not limited to the following areas:
- Sociology of Philanthropy and Civil Society
- Theories of social solidarity, reciprocity, and moral economy
- Religious and cultural foundations of giving
- Social movements, voluntarism, and collective welfare
- Management and Leadership in Social Organizations
- Governance, accountability, and ethics of nonprofit institutions
- Strategic management and innovation in social enterprises
- Leadership and organizational culture in faith-based institutions
- Islamic social finance, waqf, zakat, and CSR management
- Social Impact and Sustainable Transformation
- Impact measurement and evaluation frameworks
- Digital philanthropy, crowdfunding, and platform giving
- Community-based development and inclusive growth
- Philanthropy and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Methodological and Theoretical Innovation
- Application of classical and contemporary sociological theory
- Organizational studies and institutional analysis
- Comparative studies in global and local philanthropy
- Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches
